Role title: Technical Officer
Role type: Maximum term, Full-Time till October 2026
Role grade: Technical Officer, Grade 1-2, (Year1-8 & Year1-4)
Department and location: SydPath, St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst
Salary: $65,956.00 - $94,999.00 + super + salary packaging
Better and fairer care. Always.
We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.
Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.
About the role
Deliver high-quality pathology services across St Vincent’s Hospital, SydPath collection centres, and other major clients, ensuring patient-focused care at every stage.
Perform hands-on laboratory testing accurately and efficiently, producing reliable results that support critical clinical decisions.
Maintain and optimise laboratory equipment and supplies, keeping operations safe, smooth, and fully compliant with quality standards.
Communicate urgent and critical results promptly to clinicians, enabling timely interventions and excellent patient outcomes.
Support a professional, ethical, and high-performing laboratory environment through quality assurance, teamwork, and training of staff.
About you
Holds a tertiary qualification in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent, with relevant haematology and immunology subjects from a recognised institution.
Experienced in Haematology, Haemostasis, and Transfusion Medicine, with recent hands-on laboratory experience.
Committed to ongoing professional development and actively engages in CPD activities.
Skilled in using laboratory IT systems, able to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team.
Flexible and reliable, able to participate in a 24/7 rotational roster and adapt to changing work demands.
Why work at St Vincent’s?
Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community
Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport
Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank
Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free
Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave
About the hospital
In this role you will be based at St Vincent’s hospital, Darlinghurst.
A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location
Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches
A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people
Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus
Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional health
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.
Equal opportunity
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.
As part of our commitment to reconciliation we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.
How to apply
The closing date for applications is 11 December 2025
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the requirements listed in the About You section.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
For more information, contact Haematology Operations Manager, Simon Hill on simon.hill@svha.org.au
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au
View Reconciliation Action Plan